Episode 142. Let me get straight to the point.
Guhwasan Mountain.
A fairly large two-wheeled carriage slowly approached the deserted mountain road.
This is the carriage that Yeonjeokha and his party rode in.
The coachman looked around with a nervous expression.
The carriage lurched several times as it veered off the narrow road.
When it was his turn, Gucheonnodo Simtong, who was outside, could not stand to watch and said a word.
“You punk. Look straight ahead and why do you keep looking away? What if the carriage gets stuck in the forest? If something like that happens.”
Simtong glanced behind him and whispered in the director’s ear.
“I’m going to pluck out your eyes, so know this.”
Only then did the director’s head, which had been spinning around absentmindedly, become stiff and fixed straight ahead.
Slowly. Slowly.
Because it was a mountain road, the carriage couldn’t go fast.
The director heard of Samdosanchae’s notoriety, but he did not rush.
Since the destination was Samdosanchae, I hoped they would show up quickly.
Has it been about 30 minutes since we entered the mountain?
About thirty bandits jumped out of the forest on both sides of the mountain path and blocked the road.
“Stop!”
“Kekekeke! How many months has it been since you’ve had a guest like this?”
“Come out before you pull it out!”
“Come out quickly when I say nice things to you!”
The bandits surrounded the carriage and laughed heartily.
I thought it was a well-prepared table, since it was obvious how many people were in one carriage.
Simtong, who was standing next to the horse, spoke to the one who seemed to be the strongest among the thieves.
“Hehehe. You idiot! You don’t think this carriage came all the way here without thinking, do you?”
Only then did the bandits shut their mouths one by one.
Gu Ja-seung, the debtor of Samdosanchae and a traveler of the ten-mile road, turned his head to the horse seat.
Then my eyes met with the old man with the goatee sitting next to the coachman.
For a moment, I had the feeling that it was that old man.
“I am the debtor of Samdosanchae, a traveler who travels 10 miles. Who are you?”
“The old man is called Gucheon Nodo. I brought the Nokrim General Patrol, so guide him to the mountain village.”
Gu Ja-seung’s face hardened slightly at the mention of the Green Forest Patrol.
This is because the chief of staff and the chief of patrol are objects of fear and awe to the Nokrimdo people.
“Is that really the Chief of Police riding in there? I heard he’s in Jeongju.”
“You’ve talked too long. Stop talking and just guide me to the mountain.”
Gu Ja-seung, who had been thinking for a moment, gestured for his men to step back.
You’ll know if you go wild anyway.
If by any chance he lied, all that would be left for him to do would be to make him neither alive nor dead in the mountain.
“I will take the lead, so please follow me.”
Gu Ja-seung sent one of his men up alive first, then walked slowly.
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Samdosanchae.
Two carriages approached the front yard of the mountain vegetable farm.
The cold noodle swordsman who had been waiting looked at the carriage with complicated eyes.
Total patrol, Yeonjeokha.
He was the person appointed as the general patrolman by the general Pacheonma Army, beating out the Twelve Horse Army.
It is a self-evident fact that he is stronger than the Twelve Horsemen.
The problem is why he came to Samdosanchae.
‘What’s going on?’
No matter how much I think about it, I can’t figure it out.
As the vagrant was rolling his head, six men and women got out of the carriage.
At that moment, the cohabitant tilted his head without realizing it.
When I saw the old man sitting next to the coachman, I had no doubt that he was Sapa.
But the eyes and spirit of the young people were unpleasantly clear.
‘There’s a general patrol among them?’
Gu Ja-seung, who had volunteered to be the guide, also found it strange and asked Sim-tong again.
“Is it true that the chief of patrol is here?”
Simtong did not answer and just lightly fell down next to Yeonjeokha.
“It’s the chief patrolman! Behave properly!”
As Simtong shouted out his story, the quiet mountain village shook once.
The stranger’s gaze turned to the old man’s side.
If it weren’t for the antique sword hanging from his waist, he would be considered ordinary, even if you said he was from a wealthy family.
‘Could it be that we have already surpassed the stage of returning to the truth?’
Banbak Gwijin is a legendary state where one who has reached the pinnacle of martial arts appears ordinary.
I couldn’t believe that he was Banbak Gwijin, even though he wasn’t even twenty yet.
‘Well, that’s the extent of it, so they must have set up a general patrol.’
The resident took a step forward and bowed.
“Hahaha! Chief Patrolman. Welcome. I’m surprised to see that you’re younger than I’ve heard from rumors. I’m the owner of Samdosanchae, Chaeju Gong Geoin.”
Yeonjeokha stared at the vacant house.
He has such a cold expression that even if you prick him with a needle, not a single drop of blood will come out.
In particular, the pupils of his eyes sparkled like a snake’s.
“I am in love.”
“I have heard a lot about you. I heard you destroyed three breakwaters in Jeongju. I respect you.”
“That’s fine. I came here to find out some things.”
“Oh, yes. What’s up?”
“I saw on the way that Yeogang-hyeon was completely ruined. Why was that?”
The stranger was left speechless for a moment at Yeonjeokha’s direct question.
“Haha. It’s not a ruin. It just happened that way. I think it was an eyesore to the patrol chief, but I’ll be more careful in the future.”
The cohabitant was internally displeased, but held it in.
It would be a loss for him to confront the General Patrol. In the Green Forest, the General Patrol is in a position where ‘one person is below, ten thousand people are above.’ He thought that he just had to get through this moment.
But the conversation didn’t go his way.
“If it happened once or twice, it might be right to say ‘somehow’. But he completely destroyed Yeo Kang-hyun.”
Suddenly, I could understand why my rival, Pacheonma-gun, had left this matter to someone else. He must have hated being seen as a swordsman from the righteous faction.
Even his face feels ticklish while he talks, so how much more so must the Demon Lord Pacheon feel.
The tenant spoke with an uncomfortable expression.
“If you take away the property… … .”
“Don’t joke around. Other Green Forest brothers don’t uproot things like this.”
Yeonjeokha’s words became increasingly harsh.
For a moment, the stranger’s face hardened.
‘What? Are you saying you didn’t just stop by?’
If today’s visit is planned, you may not be able to just wrap it up.
The tenant raised his voice slightly.
“I know that in the Green Forest, murder and pillaging are not sins but praiseworthy. Did I perhaps incur the wrath of the Lord of the Compound by defeating the Twelve Horses?”
Then Yeonjeokha said as if he found it funny.
“Why? Do you want to incite the men of Samdosanchae and attack me once? Do you think that you can kill me with this number? If that’s the case, I’m really disappointed. Do you think I became a general patrolman because I looked good to the general?”
The resident looked at Yeonjeokha with a bewildered face.
‘What is this guy?’
Even if you knew that, it would be best to somehow lead the conversation in a favorable direction. But this guy was talking as if the aftermath didn’t matter.
“Honestly, I don’t understand why you’re doing this, Chief. Murder and looting aren’t reprehensible, are they?”
“Yeah, no. Other mountains don’t trample on people like you guys do, so they don’t trample on them to the point where people can’t live. That’s why they sometimes get called heroes, even though it’s just empty talk. They say that Samdo Mountain also used to be taken advantage of. Tell me. Why did you do that?”
Some of the thieves were stirred by Yeonjeokha’s questioning.
It is true that Samdosanchae has been suffering from a burdensome skin condition recently.
The thieves who frequented the oxygen-free farm with the commoners hurriedly entered the raid.
As the surroundings became quiet again, the resident answered in a cold tone.
“The paths I take are different from the previous one. Even if it’s a general patrol, I don’t think we should make an issue of something like that. Am I wrong?”
The speech of the tenant who had been speaking politely changed to a hao-che.
For a moment, tension hung between the two.
Gu Ja-seung, the debt collector who was watching the conversation between the two, sent a message to his subordinate.
-It looks like the patrol will have an accident. Ask for help from the oxygen-free zone.
The thief who had been listening with a tense expression slowly disappeared.
After a while, Gu Ja-seung glanced around at the thieves of Samdosanchae.
About half of them have joined the famous religion. They will follow the orders of Chaeju, the ten-headed horseman, no matter what the situation. The rest will just watch the situation.
‘Can Chae-ju handle the general patrol?’
Gu Ja-seung’s gaze turned to Yeon Jeok-ha.
He knew the physiology of the green forest well, so he was secretly concerned about the general patrol. That was why he sent his men to the oxygen-free camp before the fight even started.
Yeonjeokha, who was turning her neck from side to side as if she was bored, said.
“Ah! I’m not good at beating around the bush. I’ll just get straight to the point. Are you one of the famous sibdu horse soldiers? Even if you lie, there’s a way to find out, so let’s not waste time.”
“What does that have to do with this?”
“Look at me. I’m not denying it. Are you sure you’re a ten-headed horse? Are you?”
Yeonjeokha stared intently into the eyes of the thief as if trying to determine the truth.
The resident, who felt insulted by the other person’s words and actions, sneered.
“Huh! You’re acting so arrogantly, relying on the title of General Patrol. If you continue to disrespect Samdo Mountain Village and me like that, I won’t treat you like a General Patrol anymore.”
Soon, the thief shouted at the thieves of Samdosanchae.
“Do you see everything? The General Patrol accuses us of murder and plunder! Draw your swords! Teach that worthless General Patrol the way of the Green Forest!”
At his words, the twenty or so thieves who had been waiting for a while immediately drew their swords.
They are all devoted to famous religions.
The remaining twenty or so people just watched and did not dare to take action.
It makes sense that pointing a knife at a patrolman would be considered treason against the creditor.
Yeonjeokha said as he looked at the thieves with weapons in their hands.
“The anaerobic axle is two steps away from here. Everyone with a knife in their hand right now will think they are a famous cultist. If there are any who are not famous cultists, don’t pick up a knife. Old Man Shim.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Don’t show mercy to those with knives in their hands.”
“Hehehe. Yeah, I’ll just chop it up.”
Yeonjeokha, who had been shaking his head at the extreme answer, walked towards the resident with a staggering pace.
The thief drew his sword and gave orders to his men.
“Kill them all!”
“yes!”
About twenty bandits, each armed with a weapon, approached the carriage hesitantly.
After a while, the stranger approached Yeonjeokha.
“Useless curiosity only shortens your life. Go to King Yeomra and ask him whether I am one of the Ten Horsemen or not. I will kindly teach you.”
“I think I know without asking. For some reason, my heart feels tingling.”
Yeonjeokha stroked his chest with words.
When he faced the coward, a strange energy flowed out from the eight-legged sword he was wearing on his chest. It seemed like the eight-legged sword was reacting to the ten-headed horse soldier.
“You crazy bastard. Just die!”
The tenant reacted violently.
Because the opponent is facing a life-or-death battle and is making a fuss like a man who is a prostitute.
The giant’s sword extended forward like a ray of light.
He is a public figure who was called a swordsman even before becoming a 12-year-old warrior.
As he acquired unprecedented power, a sharp energy formed on his sword.
Yeonjeok hurriedly struck the sword with his sword.
He was attacking so quickly that I didn’t even have time to use my nine-thousand-year-old law.
Tsukang.
Yeon-jeok, who couldn’t completely kick the sword, dodged to the side.
Shuaak-.
A slightly changed path of swords passed before my eyes.
‘Whew!’
I let out a sigh of relief.
His opponent was a master of practical swordsmanship whom he had never encountered before.
There was not a single herbivore with a consistent form.
Shh. Shh. Shh.
At first glance, it looks like they’re just using their swords randomly, but they’re all deadly and will make your back sweat.
Wuxia,
